Germanic tribes invaded the region following the fall of the Roman Empire

Sumer, or the ‘land of civilized kings’, flourished in Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, around 4500 BC. Sumerians created an advanced civilization with its own system of elaborate language and writing, …

Zeynep Ahunbay The Land Walls (Walls of Theodosius and Blachernai) have undergone many repairs, the most substantial being the ones conducted in 20th century. While some of these repairs were aimed at conservation, others focused on the reconstruction of the walls. Since 1985, the Walls have been under the protection of UNESCO; however, they occasionally have also fallen under the category of “World Heritage in Danger.” For the preservation of the Walls, universities, international institutions and city administrators have acted together on many occasions, and this cooperation should conti

Ever found yourself cursing other tourists? Wishing for a photo album not populated by posing strangers? Dreaming of a meaningful experience not shared by

Archaeologists refurbishing the Villa Adriana in the ancient Roman city of Stabiae on the Bay of Naples have uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved section of the villa’s water system. It consists of a large lead tank with conduits leading in and out, used to regulate the flow of water through the rooms of the villa. There are even stop keys still in place. It is shocking how plausibly modern it looks.

There are few Inca sites that can approach Machu Picchu in majesty, and it is not surprising, because when we talk about Inca constructions the first thing that comes to …

Researchers from Curtin University have discovered the world’s oldest heart in a ‘beautifully preserved’ ancient jawed fish fossil 380 million…

Konya Archeology Museum exhibited and The sarcophagus, which depicts the scenes known as the Twelve Labours of Heracles in mythology…

The first complete skeleton of a prehistoric marine reptile was thought to be lost forever in a bombing raid in London in 1941. While the actual bones are long gone, a chance discovery has resurrected two casts of the famous fossil.

The Nabataeans were an ancient Semitic people, dating back to 586 BC, who inhabited northern Arabia and the southern Levant. The desert climate created agricultural difficulties for the Nabataeans

Once upon a time, in a silent corner of the Milky Way, existed an advanced civilization, the Zorvians. The Zorvians had long surpassed their biological …

Archaeologists studying the ruins of a Middle Bronze Age site on the remote island of Ustica in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily have uncovered detailed information.

The largest and tallest pyramids in the world are incredible feats of design, engineering, and construction. The Great Pyramid of…

An amateur archaeologist says he’s discovered the world’s oldest pyramids in the Balkans. But many experts remain dubious

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Archaeologists excavating within the grounds of Fonmon Castle in South Wales have uncovered evidence of Medieval grave-side feasting rituals.

Rings with discreet dual purpose have been in use since before the common era, when Hannibal, facing extradition, allegedly ingested the poison he kept secreted behind a gemstone on his finger.

The sculptures and architecture of Ancient Egypt have long been objects of wonder for architects and historians alike. Ranging from the great Pyramids to the …

By Hannah Ryan, CNN The discovery of a giant marine reptile skull in the United States has revealed new theories about the speed of evolution and how quickly the process can produce diversity. The giant ichthyosaur fossil — with a skull measuring almost two meters (6.6 feet) in length, an estimated body length of more

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